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Billington Heights

New York · 1,748 residents · 3.158 sq mi
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Billington Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,400. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $255,000. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,748
+3%since 2000
from 1,691 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
554 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 535 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+9%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Billington Heights
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,400
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,154 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,418
+68%since 2000
from $32,337 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food8.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$255,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
16.8% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+49%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,659)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(11)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(72)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,647)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(32)
Asian0.7%(13)
Other1.3%(23)
Diversity Score10.9%(190)
Diversity Score
11
+156%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 38.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 93.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
57.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−96.2 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Billington Heights, New York?

Billington Heights, New York has about 1,748 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Billington Heights, New York?

The typical household in Billington Heights, New York earns about $67,400 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Billington Heights, New York expensive?

In Billington Heights, New York, the median home is worth about $255,000.

How educated are people in Billington Heights, New York?

About 47.7% of adults age 25 and over in Billington Heights, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Billington Heights, New York?

About 5.3% of people in Billington Heights, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Billington Heights, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Billington Heights, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 69 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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